Orioles slugger is sixth player since 1939 to reach 93 RBIs by the break

July 14, 2013|By Eduardo A. Encina | The Baltimore Sun

First baseman Chris Davis' two-run homer in the third inning this afternoon, which gave the Orioles a 6-0 lead over Toronto, gave him 37 on the year, tying him with Reggie Jackson for most homers at the All-Star break in AL history, a record Jackson set in 1969.

Davis blasted a 1-1 pitch from Josh Johnson the opposite way over the left-field fence.

Davis has driven in four runs through his first two at-bats today to give him 93 RBIs this season, making him the sixth player in major league history since 1939 to record 93 or more RBIs before the All-Star break.

Davis also hit a two-run double in the Orioles' four-run first inning today, so he might not be done for the afternoon.